Siskel Film Center | 164 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601

Presented as part of the city-wide, 50th anniversary of the film MAHOGANY, this short film program explores Black aesthetics, culture, and legacy through experimental and poetic storytelling, the selections reflecting on Black iconography, fashion, interiority, and diasporic creativity. Each film offers a unique lens on how we hold memory, mark identity, and move through the world in ways that are rooted, vibrant, and visionary. With directors from Chicago and beyond, the program honors a lineage of cultural production that is both timeless and of-the-moment. Together, these films trace a tapestry of beauty, ritual, style, and presence. Programmed by Black Harvest Film Festival Curator jada-amina, and presented in collaboration with the Mahogany at 50 Committee’s Black Fashion Film Series.

Tickets | $14.50. Purchase here.

We are delighted to screen the following films during this event:

TETHER – Dir. kelechi agwuncha

WEDDING – Dir. Kenechi Ugochukwu Ekekezie

CHICAGO STYLE – Dir. Ayana Contreras

HOOP DREAMS – Dir. Kasey Elise Walker

THOSE THAT LIVED THERE - Dir. Shawn Antoine II

GLITTER AIN’T GOLD - Dir. Christian Nolan Jones

In the spirit of EXPO Chicago and the pulse of the city’s electrifying art scene, Black Film Club Collective invites you to an exclusive, can’t-miss evening at Three Cities Social—a sleek, intimate venue where boundary-pushing creativity takes center stage.

This is your invitation to be part of a highly curated experience celebrating Black artistry and cultural innovation. Come ready to engage, indulge, and be inspired by:

• Elevated hors d’oeuvres crafted to ignite your senses

• Live DJ set spinning a soundscape that sets the vibe

• An abbreviated screening of Basquiat — the iconic 1996 film capturing the meteoric rise of Jean-Michel Basquiat

• A provocative panel conversation featuring bold voices from the art world, unpacking the evolving journey of the contemporary artist

This is more than a night out—it’s a rare chance to connect with visionaries, creatives, and cultural changemakers shaping the future.

Spots are limited—secure yours before it’s too late.